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What are the advantages and disadvantages of breastfeeding as compared to formula feeding?
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Breast Feeding Perks: For baby: improved immunity, superior brain&eye development, fewer allergies& GI problems, enhanced cognitive functioning, reduced risk of obesity/all obesity related diseases, etc. etc. etc. etc. For mother: lose weight faster, saves time, money and environmental resources, bonds more readily, reduces risk of breast/ ovarian cancer&multiple systemic diseases. Risk is low weight gain in infant.
Answered 3/8/2015
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